Add 7/2 and 27/45
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 27/45
7/2 + 27/45 is 41/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
7/2 = 7 × 45/2 × 45 = 315/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
27/45 = 27 × 2/45 × 2 = 54/90 - Add the two like fractions:
315/90 + 54/90 = 315 + 54/90 = 369/90 - 369/90 simplified gives 41/10
- So, 7/2 + 27/45 = 41/10
In mixed form: 41/10
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